Why You Wouldn't Want to Own a Flying Car

For some reason, when everyone thinks of the future one of the first things that comes to mind is a flying car. The idea behind the flying car is that they will get us around faster than today's cars and make driving a much more convenient experience. But no matter how great George Jetson's life seemed, there are actually a number of reasons why you may not want to ever own a flying car, whether they ever become a reality or not. An article from HowStuffWorks.com points out logical and practical reason why a flying car might not ever be  a good idea. Flying Cars Are Expensive A lot us of deep down really do want a flying...

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How the Cold Affects Your Car

Last week was one of the coldest the United States has seen in quite some time.  All across the country drivers had issues with cars not starting and dead batteries. But those aren't the only two things that the cold can take a toll on when it comes to your car. Check out this infographic from Jalopnik  to see all the ways the extreme cold can affect your vehicle. Click the link to read the full article from Jalopnik: http://bit.ly/KA2...

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Top 10 Excuses Used In Police Pullovers

“Well gosh officer, I didn’t see the speed limit sign!” – the most common excuse police hear when pulling drivers over, according to an article from Cars.com about a survey done by Insurance.com. The comparison pooled licensed drivers 18 an older. More than a fifth of the drivers polled said when they gave an excuse to the officer that pulled them over they said they couldn’t see the sign that told them not to do something. There were 10 other popular answers given among drivers polled. They are listed with their percentages below: 1.       I couldn’t see the sign telling me not to do it :20.4% 2.       I’m lost...

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US Speeding Survey

Did you know that 16% of the United States thinks that speeding is okay for skilled drivers? A recent study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found this and many other interesting stats about speeding in the US. Kicking Tires has highlighted the study in this article:  Is it possible to believe that "slow and steady wins the race" while also feeling the need for speed? Evidently it is, according to a survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showing motorists' paradoxical positions on speeding.  The just-released "National Survey of Speeding Attitudes and Behavior"...

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